How do you pronounce "vigil"?

In American English: /ˈvɪdʒəl/ (VIJ-uhl). In British English: /vˈɪdʒɪl/ (V-ij). In Canadian English: /ˈvɪdʒəl/ (VIJ-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈɪdʒɪl/ (V-ij).

Is "vigil" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɪdʒəl/ (VIJ-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈɪdʒɪl/ (V-ij).

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vigil

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/ˈvɪdʒəl/

VIJ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vɪdʒvig·əlil

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